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[GMCnet] Photo's of Hubler front end installation [message #124304]

Mon, 02 May 2011 18:53

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That is so cool! I have a lame question though: why does the kit
include just a huge spacer? I understand the appeal of having
the front track the same as the rear, but I'm guessing there were
other reasons. Was it to get the wheel to clear the caliper??
This kit solves a lot of problems all at once.

thanks for the pictures!

Karen
1973 23'
1975 26'
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Re: [GMCnet] Photo's of Hubler front end installation [message #124307 is a reply to message #124304]

Mon, 02 May 2011 19:25

RF_Burns

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I thought that myself. In the original application there is a spacer as well, not sure if it is the same size.

I have Eagle wheels and checked for clearance and there is lots of clearance for my wheels. By my eyeball the fronts now line up with the rears. I may have to add mudflaps though.

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
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1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

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Re: [GMCnet] Photo's of Hubler front end installation [message #124334 is a reply to message #124304]

Mon, 02 May 2011 23:32

USAussie

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Karen,

The spacer is part of the original Chevy One Ton front suspension.

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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That is so cool! I have a lame question though: why does the kit
include just a huge spacer? I understand the appeal of having
the front track the same as the rear, but I'm guessing there were
other reasons. Was it to get the wheel to clear the caliper??
This kit solves a lot of problems all at once.

thanks for the pictures!

Karen
1973 23'
1975 26'
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: [GMCnet] Photo's of Hubler front end installation [message #124352 is a reply to message #124334]

Tue, 03 May 2011 07:00

Ken Henderson

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From Stan Edwards' presentation at Patterson, I understand that the OEM
spacers actually make the front tread wider than the rear, and that JimK
offers a slightly thinner set which makes the treads equal.

JWITIK,

Ken H.

On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:32 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:

> Karen,
>
> The spacer is part of the original Chevy One Ton front suspension.
>
>
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